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Hi everyone! I got a Springer (www.springerusa.com) so that Kayeligh could run beside my bike and she LOVES it. The only problem is, she has scrapes under her armpits from where the harness rubs. We tried the harness that came with the Spring (which really wasn't a harness - just a strap looped back on itself). We've tried the Travelling Dog Car Harness (http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2755199). We've tried one of the Easy Walker leads (http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2751027). We've tried a traditional adjustable dog harness (http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2751403). We've even tried one of the Puppia harnesses. All of them rub. We've even tried putting a Tshirt on Kayleigh BEFORE we put on the harness and also tried putting some lambswool, towels, etc. between her armpits and the various harnesses. We now have run out of ideas, so I am "calling in the troops" (that's you guys!). Do you have any ideas?
The "rubbed areas" aren't bleeding, but they are sore to the touch, and they seem a little raw. I am keeping the areas clean, and have grounded Kayleigh from bike riding until they clear up, but
Should I just let Kayleigh develop "callouses" under her armpits? As long as I keep the area clean? Kayleigh LOVES running beside the bike, so I don't want to ground her permanently.
The "rubbed areas" aren't bleeding, but they are sore to the touch, and they seem a little raw. I am keeping the areas clean, and have grounded Kayleigh from bike riding until they clear up, but
Should I just let Kayleigh develop "callouses" under her armpits? As long as I keep the area clean? Kayleigh LOVES running beside the bike, so I don't want to ground her permanently.